Flying machine



FLYING MACHINE Filed March 5 1923 4 Sheets$heet 1 May 13, 1924. 14935 J. M. SALADINER ,FLYI NG MACHII IE Filed March 5, 1923 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 ww Rm May 13, 1924; 1,493,706

J, M. SALADINER FLYING MACHINE Filed March 5, 1923 4 SheetsSheet 5 6 3 9 A, 1 R E m D A L A S M J.

May 13, 1924.

FLYING MACHINE Filed March 5, 1923 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Patented May 13, 1924.

tlhtttlifi STATES late itjttfi JOSEPH M. SALADINEB', OF BRYAN, TEXAS.

FLYING IMAGEINE.

Application filed March 5, 1923. Serial No. 622,905.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Josnrri M. SALADINER,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Bryan, in the county of Brazos and State 5 of Texas, have invented a new and useful Flying Machine, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to aeroplane constructions, the primary object of the inven- 1 tion being to provide novel means to facilitate the ascensional efforts of the machine,

due consideration being given to the lateral stability thereof.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a chambered main plane, scooping means being supported at the rear of the plane for trapping air moving in proximity thereto, and directing the air through the plane, thereby providing propelling means auxiliary to the known propelling means.

A still further object of the invention is to provide adjustabl propellers disposed laterally of the car of the aeroplane, and operating in conjunction with the main propeller, to facilitate the guiding of the aeroplane.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to th drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of an aeroplane constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view thereof.

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the aeroplane.

Figure 4. is a sectional view taken on line 44: of Figure 2. 1

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on line 55 of Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on 66 of Figure 4;.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken on line 7-7 of Figure 4.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the reference character 5 designates the car of the aeroplane which may be constructed of any suitable material, the interior design line thereof being such as to meet the requirements of use of th machine.

Supported above the car, is the main plane 6 which includes spaced walls 7 and 8 the wall 7 being provided with an opening 9 at the forward end thereof to permit air forced through the chambered plane to pass outwardly therefrom. The rear end of the plane 6 is open as at 10, a scoop 11 being pivotally supported at the open end 10 of the plane 6 for scooping air passing in proximity to the surfaces of the plane and forcing the same through the plane.

Brackets 12 are secured to the upper wall 7 of the plane 6, and disposed adjacent to the ends thereof, each bracket including an arm depending therefrom and provided with an opening to accommodate the shaft it of the scoop.

As clearly shown by Figure2 of the drawings, the rear ends of the main plane 6 are disposed at angles with respect to the side edges thereof, so that air passing into the scoops will contact with the scoops at an angle to stabilize the machine.

In order that the air passing into the scoop will be restricted from passing laterally therefrom, partitions 15 are provided and disposed in spaced relation with each other throughout the length of the scoop. The scoop includes opposed sections 16 and 17 so that the different sections may be moved to various positions to regulate the direction of travel of the machine, it being obvious that when the scoop is moved as indicated in full lines in Figure 5 of the drawings, the air striking the curved portion 18 would have a tendency to cause the rearportion of the main plane to be lowered, while if the scoop is moved to a position as indicated in dotted lines in Figure- 5, the air pressure contacting with the scoop 17 and more particularly the inner surface of the curved wall 19, will have a tendency to elevate the forward end of the plane 6.

An operating arm indicated at 20 has connection with the shaft M of the scoop, which arm is, formed with an elongated eye 21 adapted to accommodate one end of the controlling rod 22 that is disposed between the walls 7 and 8 of the plane 6, the forward end of the rod 22 having pivotal connection with the lever 23, as clearly shown by Figure 4 of the drawings.

- Thus it will be seen that movement of the lever 23 will result in a relative movement of the rod 22 and arm 20 associated therewith, to change the position of the scoop. In connection with the scoop it might be further stated that while the scoop, to a degree, controls the main plane 6, the air contacting with the scoop is directed into the main plane, or chamber formed between the walls 7 and 8 thereof. As the air enters the chamber, which is indicated at 24, the same is forced outwardly through the opening 9 at the forward end thereof, thereby materially aiding the ascension efforts of the machine.

Disposed laterally ot the auxiliary planes 25, which are relatively short as compared with the main plane 6, but curved transversely to assist in retarding the movement of the machine when the same is descending. Struts 26 connect the .planes 25 to the main plane 6, guy cables being disposed between the struts to further brace the fram of the aeroplane, the guy cables being indicated at 27.

Positioned at the rear of the car 5, and disposed in planes below the auxiliary planes 25, are the lifting planes indicated at 28, which are pivotally supported at their forward ends as at 29, the outer ends of the planes 2-8 being provided with arms 30, which provide means for connecting the operating cables -3lto the planes 28. The forward ends of these cables 31 may have connection-in any suitable manner with a controlling lever not shown, whereby the operator may have perfect control over the planes 28.

Bolted to the auxiliary planes are arms 32 and 33, which arms extend to positions to support the curved trackwa 34: which is formed with recesses to accommodate the balls 35. Operating over the curved trackway 34:, is a curved supporting member 36 which has bearings 37 and 38 to support the propeller shafts 39 that carry pinions 4O meshing with the beveled pinions 41 carried at the outer ends of the-drive shafts 42 that extend laterally from :the car 5, the shafts 42 being operatively connected with any suitable sourceof powernotshown. Brackets 4-3 are associated with the members 34 and 36 to permit movement of the member 36 withrespect to the member 34.

Supporting arms 44; also have connection with the supporting members 36 and have bearings 45 disposed at the forward ends thereof. which bearings accommodate the shafts 39 at points adjacent to theipropellers 10; which are carried at the forward ends of-theshafts 39.

Thereference character 4'6 designates the controlling rod which has'rightangied extremities 47 formed with curved'end portions 48 that are secured to the 'supporting member 3 ,suitable means not showm-hcing provided :for operating the:ro(l 4.6 to move car 5 are the the supporting member 36 with respect to the curved trackway 34- to change the angles of the shafts 39 and consequently change the plane in which the propellers tO operate to control the movements of the aeroplane.

Slings L9 and 50 have connection with the planes and extend around the bottom of the urn to rigidl support the same. To further support the main plane with respect to the car 5, a curved strut or stanchion 51 is provided at the rear of the aeroplane, the upper end thereof being connected to the plane G asindicatcd at 13. wnile the lower cud is bolted to the body of the car as at The main propeller is indicated. at 53 and is mounted on the main drive shaft not shown, which is operated by a suitable power device.

Therunning gear of the aeroplane is indicated at at and includes pairs of spaced arms that support'the axle 56 on which the wheels 57 are mounted. BlilliUSllOQS 53 are supported between the arms and are controlled by the rod 59 which in turn has connection with the link (it) that has connection with the rod 61. This rod ($1 carries a plunger on one end thereof. which operates in the cylinder 62, the cylinder being in conm'mnication with a suitable source of air supply so that air pressure within the cylinder 62, will cause the operation of the brake shoes, to retard the movement of the wheels 57 to stop the machine.

A. spring member indicated at (32 is sccurcd to the rear of the car 5 as at 63. one end of the spring member being formed into a plunger 64- movablc in theopening 65 so that when the rear of the carcontacts with the ground surface, the movement of the rear'end of the car in its contact, will be cushioned.

The rudder is indicated at (56 and controlled by means-of the cables (57 that have connection with the arms 33. The aeroplane may be equipped with various conveniences. such as a wireless mechanism the aerial thereof being indicated at 69.

It'might be further stated hat the main plane 6 is curved transversely as clearly shown by Figures 6 and '7 of the drawings, and also acts to retard the dcscension of the aeroplane.

In view of the foregoing detailed description,-it is believed that a further detail dcscription of the operation of the device is unnecessary.

To more fully describe the said flying machine. This machine possesses three wings, one large wing, which is a double wing,-one-'on top of the other fastened together on the outer edge. and the top wing being a little more oval than the bottom wing. This forms a hollow space between the *two wings, and-it being'used for an air cell when the flying machine is in motion.

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The air scoops that are fastened behind on the tail of the said wings will continue to pack air in the said air-cell, and the said air will gradually escape from her upper escape hole and this will help to keep the air-craft afloat, and this will enable the said flying machine to pick itself up quicker and also in banking air. Due to the construction of the upper wings, the wings will act as a parachute during the dropping of the machine. The said flying machine possesses two smaller wings that are fastened one on each side along the said car that are fastened with standards to the big upper wing.

Also the said flying machine possesses three propellers, one large propeller and two smaller ones. The large propeller is fastened stationary to the foremost end of the said car. The two smaller propellers are fastened to the circle band trackway, and it being fastened to the outer edge of the foremost end of the lower wing and the said two small propellers work with the large propeller at times. hen you want to ascend or descend they are revolved, and work above the upper wing.

lVhat is claimed as new is:--

1. In an aeroplane, a car, a main plane disposed above the car and including spaced walls providing a chamber therebetween, a scoop adjustably supported at the rear of the main plane. said main plane having an opening adjacent to the forward end thereof, said scoop adapted to direct air through the main plane, and means for guiding and propelling the aeroplane.

In an aeroplane. a car, a main plane including spaced walls providing an inner chamber. the rear end of the plane being open, means supported adjacent to the open end of the plane for scooping air and directing air through the plane. and means for guiding and propelling the machines.

3. In an aeroplane, a car. a main plane supported above the car. said main plane comprising an upper and lower wall, the rear end of the plane comprising angular sections, a rotatable scoop positioned at the rear end of the main plane and adapted to direct air through the main plane. said scoop comprising opposed sections. and said scoop adapted to be moved to bring a portion thereof above or below the main plane, and means for guiding the aeroplane.

In an aeroplane, a car, a main plane curved transversely of its length, said main plane including space-d walls providing an inner chamber, adjustable means at therear of the plane for directing air therethrough. means for propelling the aeroplane. and means for guiding the aeroplane.

In an aeroplane. a car. main plane. said main plane including an inner chamber, the rear end of the main plane being open, a scoop operating to direct air through. the chamber, partitioning members in the scoop and disposed in spaced relation throughout the length thereof, and means for propelling and guiding the aeroplane.

6. In an aeroplane, a car, a main supporting plane disposed above the car, said main plane including a chamber, means at the rear of the main plane for direct ing air through the main plane and towards the forward end thereof, and means for guiding and propelling the aeroplane.

7. In an aeroplane. a car, a main plane supported above the car, said main plane comprising spaced walls providing a chamber throughout the length thereof, means operating at the rear of the main plane to scoop air at the rear of the plane. and direct the same through the chamber, and means for propelling and guiding the aeroplane.

S. In an aeroplane, a car, a main plane supported above the car, lateral planes having connection with the car, curved trackways supporting balls and having connection with the auxiliary planes, a curved supporting member positioned on the curved trackwa-y, propeller shafts secured to the curved supporting member. propellers on the shafts, means for adjusting the supporting member to adjust the angle of operation of the propellers supported thereby, and means for guiding the aeroplane.

9. In an aeroplane, a car, supporting planes having connection with the car, pro pelling means, a running gear supported adjacent to the forward end of the car, said car having an opening formed at the rear end thereof, a curved spring member secured to the car and having a plunger formed-at one end thereof, said curved member adapted to cooperate with the ground surface. to cause the plunger to move with in the opening and. cushion the movements of the car, and means for guiding the aeroplane.

10. In an aeroplane. a car, a main plane supported above the car, a main propeller, curved trackways, curved supporting members embracing the curved trackways. said curved trackways. being supported adjacent to the side edges of an aeroplane. auxiliary propellers supported by the curved trackways, and means vfor adjusting the propellers to adjust them to operate in various planes with respect to the vertical and horizontal planes.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses. V

JOSEPH M. SALADINER. lVitnesses WILL PAI'NDAXTER, E. J. Fonaasrnn. 

